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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,143.38, 339,222.27 and 113,762.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,143.38, 339,222.27 and 113,762.18 is: 170,646.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,143.38 : 339,222.27 = 113,762.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,143.38/339,222.27 = 113,762.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,143.38x = 339,222.27 × 113,762.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,143.38x = 38,590,664,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,590,664,939.75/226,143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,646.89

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